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@AllotmentCat Aww he looks like he’s been in the wars 😞 Maybe he has a tough life and ends up fighting other cats who aren’t as kind as you and Janet. Whatever he does I just hope he keeps safe and his life gets easier 🤞💜

(Amanda) Auntie Rachel came yesterday and took this photo of Maurine. She's got a special camera which makes things look really close to her. Betty didn't know that he had scratches on his face till she saw the photo. I didn't do them and I'm sure Janet didn't either. I'm wondering if he's got another life outside the allotments. It would be funny if he lived in a house nearby and was just visiting us for food. Do you think we will ever find out?

@canalCCore2 I imagine most people who witnessed that crash remember! Similar incident during BSB this weekend and again thankfully riders also dodged the bike bullet. Our chosen sport is a dangerous one 💪

Pouca gente lembra que o Valentino Rossi por pouco não encerrou a carreira e a vida nesse dia. Em 2020 acidente brutal entre Zarco e Morbidelli quase virou uma tragédia histórica porque a moto passou a centímetros da cabeça do Rossi a mais de 200km/h.

@Stephen78857051 I know he rode elsewhere. but DJ always a Leicester 🦁

50 years ago today Dace Jessup won the World Championship British Qualifying Round @ Poole. DJ scored 14 points to finish ahead of Dave Morton who scored 13 & Arthur Price who finished with 12.

@AllotmentCat That’s a great idea writing to the human. I don’t know how they can resist your invite 😊. I don’t think most politicians know anything about politics either so don’t worry. Give the human a fuss and all will be fine 💜

(Amanda) I had a good idea. I don't know anything about politics but Betty told me that we have a new human representing our area. I wrote to him and invited him to visit the allotments. I hope he agrees to come. Betty will show him around and I will let him make a fuss of me (if he likes cats) What do you think of my idea? Do you think he will come?

@paulmcc93417139 They could never find such a superb bunch of actors again.

They will never make a quality series like this again.

@AllotmentCat The humans worked hard and it’s wonderful so many came to buy the plants. Charity is a good thing Amanda. It helps humans and animals who need things they can’t afford. If you need a vet, charity would pay for you. I give to all cat charities 💜

(Amanda) It was a very busy day yesterday. The humans had their Plant Sale and made a lot of money for charity. There were so many people in the veranda that I thought it would be a good idea to keep out of the way. All the humans were happy and bought lots of plants. I'm not sure what 'charity' means but I think it's a good thing, isn't it?

@GenZPolitics99 @SpeedwayGP You are saying it’s okay to kick out at a rider during a race??!! If you are insinuating Zmarzlik is a favourite, maybe that’s because he’s currently the World Champion and that’s because he’s a very good racer. No room for deliberate dangerous riding in our sport!

@SpeedwayGP About time somebody stood up to the FIM favourite boy.

Just a little message from Lambert to Zmarzlik 👀 #SGP #GermanSGP

@UprightSpeedway I’d be surprised if this was ignored and may raise its head in the next round? Suspension, penalty? Lambert should be better than this. I support the British lads but not this. ☹️

I can’t believe the speedway internet isn’t all over this. We all love a bit of argy bargy don’t we but it’s like it never happened 🙈🙉🙊 🤷‍♂️

@AllotmentCat Wonderful, treat others kindly and their confidence towards you will grow. I’ll bet Betty was very happy about Maurine being braver 💜

(Amanda) Maurine is getting a bit braver every day. Look how close he is to Betty's foot in the first photo. The other photos made Betty laugh - she said I was playing hard to get but I have no idea what that means. I'm so glad that Maurine and I are getting on well together,

@UprightSpeedway Could do with a track at Landshut. Thank goodness it’s not a one meeting Championship. Not a great advertisement for our sport 😞

Could do with a drop of water at Landshut

@daveainsworth63 He’s just a marvel and great actor. I’m so glad he took this occupation so we can all see his talent.

Happy Birthday to the brilliant English actor David Suchet who was born on this day in 1946. #DavidSuchet #AgathaChristiesPoirot #Oppenheimer #TheWayWeLiveNow #BlottOnTheLandscape #EhenTheWhalesCame #Maxwell #TheCause #ATaleOfTwoCities #Freud #HenryVIII #ThePrice #AllMySons

@AllotmentCat Wow! That’s amazing getting you two in a photo together. I’ll bet Betty was that shocked her hands were a bit shaky when she took the pic. Doesn’t matter, all photos are appreciated 💜

(Amanda) It's not a very good photo but it shows something very exciting - Maurine and I relaaxing together for the first time! I think Betty had a bit of a shock when she saw us. I've never been s so friendly with another cat before, not even with Sweet Barbs. I'm going to share some more photos tomorrow, they are much better than this one.

@TheStourbridge Thank you and I’ll take a hug. Sometimes days are hard to get through.

Night night sweet dreamies If today felt a little heavy and you were missing a hug, please take this one from me… a big, soft, squishy virtual cuddle, sent with all the warmth in the world 🧡🐾

@AllotmentCat Amanda, I love a tidy up, getting rid of what I don’t want. There is a place for all kinds of rubbish and getting rid of it sensibly makes our planet happy. The humans at the allotments are very thoughtful 💜

(Amanda) I'm not sure what's in this blue bag behind me but I think someone has been tidying up. I've heard some humans talking about taking things to 'The Tip'. They also talk about 'Recycling'. I haven't got a clue what they mean but I suppose they know what they are doing. Have you ever heard of these things?

@AllotmentCat Aww good to see you Janet. It’s kind of Colin to keep you safe. I did know birds eat meat, we had a chicken once who ate left over cat food 💜

(Janet) Sometimes Colin gives me my breakfast outside on the plot. He always sits with me while I eat, to make sure that the birds don't come and eat my food. They are frightened of humans so if Colin is there they keep away. I didn't know that some birds like meat, did you know that?

@Stephen78857051 Ole was ruthless enough.

Two of the world's best going wheel to wheel. Who's your money on?

@AllotmentCat Aww a lovely morning routine you both have, very special. I had a cat called Jip, she was from a rescue centre. She knew I loved her but she was always ready to run and hide. Her past life made her wary, Maurine maybe feels the same 😐💜

(Amanda) I wish Maurine could see how Colin and I greet each other every morning. Maurine hasn't got to this stage yet, he is still trying to work out if the humans are friendly or not. I understand how he feels because I was like that when I first arrived at the allotments. I think he is getting a bit braver but it will take time. Do you think he will ever like the humans as much as I do?

@Stephen78857051 Thanks for sharing this pic. Memories of my childhood right there. I’ll not forget my speedway from Blackbird Road. We had some great racers and ‘racers’ 🦁

Leicester's Dave Jessup, John Boulger & Ray Wilson, not a bad heat leader trio. In 1973 DJ & World Cup Willie both averaged over 9 points a match while Boulger did even better with 10. However, the Lions could only finish 4th in the league & lost in the 2nd round of the KO Cup.

@Teamgrassroots_ I felt like this, time flew too quickly. He went on to be a referee (still is) maybe that could be a new connection?

I always knew this day would come, but nothing really prepares you for it. Hanging this football shirt out today felt different — it’s the last time it’ll be worn. My son has played his final game for his Sunday team at U16 level, closing the chapter on his grassroots journey. Unless you’ve lived it, it’s hard to explain what grassroots football truly means. It’s not just something your child does — it becomes part of your whole family’s life. With my husband coaching the team, it’s been woven into our everyday routine for years, so now it feels incredibly strange that it’s come to an end. The friendships we’ve built will always be there, but the regular moments with the people who’ve been such a big part of our lives won’t quite be the same anymore. He first started at just 3 years old, simply loving having a ball at his feet. It wasn’t always easy in those early days, but he kept going, kept improving, and found his determination. Over the years, that dedication has taken him further than we could have imagined — winning leagues, cups, county titles, even nationals. As proud as I am of everything he’s achieved on the pitch, what means the most is the person he’s become. Hearing others describe him as a supportive teammate, a respectful player, and a strong captain means more than any trophy ever could. He’s grown into a young man I’m proud of every single day. Grassroots football has given us so much more than a game — it’s given us lifelong memories and friendships we’ll always treasure. And no matter where life takes him next, one thing will never change… Some people never get to meet their favourite footballer — mine calls me Mam.

@AllotmentCat I wonder what the smell was? I always smell my food before I eat. Don’t know why 🤔 It would be funny if humans sniffed each other wouldn’t it 😹💜

(Amanda) There was a very interesting smell in the grass but I'm not too sure what it was. Betty thinks it's funny that cats (and dogs) smell everything. Humans don't do that to other humans, do they? Maybe it's a good thing that they don't.